Part I. Carlos Bulosan’s America is in the Heart. According to classic “push-pull” theory
of immigration, there are “push” forces that coerce people to leave their
country of origin, and there are also “pull” forces that attract people to
their country of destination. Examples of push forces are war, famine and
poverty; pull forces are better economic opportunities, political stability (no
war), and a prosperous society.

For your exam
essay, using Carlos Bulosan’s America is
in the Heart (a) discuss what the “push” and “pull” forces were that caused the migration of Filipinos to
the United States.Then (b)
explain what the social and economic challenges were that Filipinos faced in
the United States.

*In your answer,
using Bulosan’s book, provide 2 (two) short quotes each for (a) and (b). Short
quotes must NOT be longer than one (1) line—provide the exact
page number where the quote came from.

Describe and explain how Buell experienced and overcame the difficult challenges presented by (c)
domestic violence, (d) racism. *In
your answer, using Buell’s book, provide 2 (two) short quotes each for (c) and
(d). Short quotes must NOT be longer than one (1) lines—provide the exact
page number where the quote came from.